Shark attack at Shark tank, Oceanographic Research Institute, Durban, KZN, South Africa

Shark attack details: Shark tank, Oceanographic Research Institute, Durban, KZN, 15-Jun-1970
Date of attack: June 15th 1970
Location: Shark tank, Oceanographic Research Institute, Durban, KZN
Shark species: 2 m [6'9"], 5-year-old, captive female raggedtooth shark
Name of victim: Anand Govindsamy
Age of victim: 25 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Scuba Diving
Injury: 2 cm laceration on knee PROVOKED INCIDENT

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